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Golden Triangle With Haridwar and Rishikesh !
Duration - 05 Nights / 06 Days
Destination - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi : On arrival at New Delhi - The modern day capital of the largest democracy in the world, Our representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi - Agra - Jaipur : Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board the superfast air-conditioned train to Agra. Breakfast will be served in the train, Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Moghul Empire, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Also visit the 16th century Agra Fort, which houses a number of exquisite buildings: the Moti Masjid (pearl mosque), Diwane-I-Aam (palace for general audience), Diwane-I-Khas (private palace), Anguri Bagh (wine yard), Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors), and the Musamman Bhurj (Jasmine Tower) where Shah Jahan died as a prisoner of his own son.
Afternoon drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted city which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to your Hotel. Night stay at hotel in Jaipur.
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Day 3 Jaipur - Delhi : After breakfast check-out from hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur.Visit the Amber Fort, a spectacular fortress-palace protecting a complex of palaces, temples, exquisite marble and mirror-inlaid halls and apartments.It is a classic example of Rajput architecture. Diwan-I-am, Hall of Victory and Kali temple are some of the sights to see.The highlight of the tour is an elephant ride up the hill to the Fort like a Maharaja !
Later visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, which offers a beautiful sight to behold.The splendid Rajputana architecture of Hawa Mahal, still speaks the glory of the royal family. The pyramid-shaped facade with five stories has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world.
Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world built between 1728 to 1734 by Jai Singh. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Evening transfer to railway station to board the superfast air conditioned Shatabdi Express to Delhi, Dinner will be served on the train. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 4 Delhi :
This morning after breakfast your guide will take you on a tour of Old & New Delhi. The older part of the Capital takes you to the Red Fort with its Pearl Mosque and exquisite audience halls, Jama Masjid Mosque with its marble domes and slender minarets; Raj Ghat - memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, the Ashoka Pillar, Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's House. Spend the Evening at liesure. Night stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 5 Delhi - Haridwar : After a leisurely breakfast check out from hotel & drive down to Haridwar. Arrive Haridwar & transfer to your hotel.Haridwar also termed as the 'Gateway of Gods' is a kaliedoscope of Indian Culture and civilization. Visit various temples including Pareshwar Mahadev Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple and Mansa Devi Temple.Evening visit Hari-ki-Pairi (the footstep of God)- focal point, where devotees gather to bathe and worship on the Ganges. According to legend, this is where a drop of nectar fell from the churning of the oceans when the world was created, and a stone wall has Vishnu's footprint. Each evening thousands of devotees gather and worship the river Goddess by putting deeyas (floating oil lamps) in the river along with the Aarti. Aarti is the beautiful ceremony in which deeyas are offered to God. Night stay at Hotel in Haridwar.
Day 6 Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi - Departure : In the morning spend spend some time with an astrologer to discover your future, lucky number, zodiac signs or any other information required by you. Later take a leisurely drive to Rishikesh - also known also known as the gateway to the Himalayas, is the starting point for traveling to the sites that form the Char Dham pilgrimage. The place gets its name after Lord Vishnu who appeared to Raibhya Rishi, as a result of his tapasya (austerities). Rishikesh is known as the World Capital of Yoga and meditation.
In Rishikesh visit Laxman Jhula- a suspension bridge on the river Ganga is a famous spot in Rishikesh. According to Indian mythology, Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama crossed the Ganga with the help of hanging bridge. The bridge offers a panoramic view of the river Ganga and the adjoining mountains. Also visit Bharat Mandir - the oldest temple in Rishikesh, near the Triveni Ghat. This temple is dedicated to Bharat, the younger brother of Lord Ram. In the afternoon drive down to Delhi & transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
The Tour Ends Here
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